Best Sunshine Pasta Salad Recipes

SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• For the sunshine dressing: Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk until combined.
• For the salad: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water. Allow the pasta to dry slightly before assembling; this will help the dressing really adhere to the pasta.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta in a large bowl and toss to coat. Add the yellow and grape tomatoes, corn, bell peppers and banana peppers and toss gently until evenly mixed. Arrange the salad onto a serving platter and garnish with the lemon slices.

BLACK BEAN SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking time.
• Place peas and carrots in a colander.
• When pasta is done, pour into the colander over peas and carrots. ( the hot water will cook the vegetables slightly.) Drain and place in a large bowl.
• Add pineapple , beans, bell pepper, onions, and orange sections. Toss to combine.
• Combine reserved pineapple juice and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Taste to adjust vinegar and salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture. Mix gently until well combined.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight (8 hours). Mix a few times while chilling.

BLACK BEAN SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking time.
• 2. Place peas and carrots in a colander.
• 3. When pasta is done, pour into the colander over peas and carrots. ( the hot water will cook the vegetables slightly.) Drain and place in a large bowl.
• 4. Add pineapple , beans, bell pepper, onions, and orange sections. Toss to combine.
• 5. Combine reserved pineapple juice and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Taste to adjust vinegar and salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture. Mix gently until well combined.
• 6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight (8 hours). Give it a stir a few times while chilling.

SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
• Combine all salad ingredients together in large salad bowl.
• For dressing - Combine all ingredients together and whisk together well.
• Toss salad with the dressing and make sure the salad is well-coated.
• Chill for 1-2 hours prior to serving for best results.
• Note: When using the asparagus tips, it is best to blanch them approximately 2 minutes in a steamer prior to combining with the salad.

SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly, drain well.
• 2. Drain pineapple, reserve 1/2 cup of juice.
• 3. Mix together pasta, reserved juice, and remaining ingredients, cover, chill. Toss just before serving.